Invacare Wheelchair manual Mended psi on the side wall of tire

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PROCEDURE 11

RWD WHEELCHAIRS

Installing/Adjusting Wheel Locks (FIGURE 9)

INSTALLING/REMOVING ANTI-

NOTE: Before adjusting or replacing the wheel lock as-

TIPPERS (FIGURE 10)

semblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to the recom-

Installing

mended psi on the side wall of tire.

 

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1.Position the wheel lock on the wheelchair frame.

2.Loosely install the hex screw that secures the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame.

3.Make sure wheel lock is disengaged from rear wheel.

4.Measure the distance between the WHEEL LOCK SHOE and the REAR WHEEL.

5.Slide the wheel lock along the wheelchair until the mea- surement is between 5/32 and 5/16-inches.

6.Tighten the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame.

7.Repeat this procedure for the opposite wheel lock.

8.Disengage the clutches. Refer to ENGAGING/DISEN- GAGING CLUTCHES in this procedure of the manual.

9.Engage the wheel locks and push against the wheel- chair to determine if the wheel locks engage the rear wheels enough to hold the wheelchair.

10.Repeat STEPS 3-9until the wheel locks engage the rear wheels enough to hold the wheelchair.

11.Engage clutches. Refer to ENGAGING/DISENGAG- ING CLUTCHES in this procedure of the manual.

Wheelchair Frame

Hex Screw

Wheel Lock

Shoe

Rear Wheel

5/32 to 5/16-inch

FIGURE 9 - INSTALLING/ADJUSTING WHEEL LOCKS

WARNING

Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged and spring buttons fully protruding out of adjustment holes BEFORE using the wheelchair.

1.Press release buttons IN and insert the anti-tippers with anti-tipper wheels pointing toward the ground/floor into the support tubes until the release buttons lock in place.

2.Measure the distance between the bottom of the anti- tipper wheels and the ground/floor.

NOTE: A 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor MUST be main- tained at all times.

3.If the distance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor is not 1-1/2 to 2-inches, do not use the anti-tippers. Replace anti-tippers and repeat STEPS 1 and 2.

Removing

1.Press release buttons IN and remove the anti-tippers from the support tubes.

Release

Support Tube

Button

 

 

Anti-tipper

1-1/2 to 2-inch

Clearance

FIGURE 10 - INSTALLING/REMOVING ANTI-TIPPERS

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Contents Excel R N I N G Understanding this MANUAL. if YOU are Unable toTable of Contents Specifications Specification SPower Repair or Service Information ProcedureElectrical General GuidelinesTilting RWD Wheelchairs Only SAFETY/HANDLING WheelchairsStability and Balance Coping With Everyday ObstaclesStairways Percentage of Weight DistributionTransferring to and From Other Seats Functional Reach From a Wheelchair Shows the motor mounting positionsReaching, Bending Backward Reaching, Leaning, Bending and Bending ForwardProcedure Troubleshooting Mechanical Safety Inspection ChecklistSafety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Checking Battery Charge Level Troubleshooting ElectricalProcedure 2SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Number of Floating Balls Will Vary According to Charge Using Hydrometer to Check Battery Cells Lead Acid FigureO N T I N G S INSTALLING/REMOVING Footrests FigureAdjusting Footrest Height Procedure Front RiggingsAdjusting Calfpads INSTALLING/REMOVING Elevating Legrests FigureRaising/Lowering Elevating Legrests Procedure Arms Adjusting Captains Seat Armrests FigureUPHOLSTERY/POSITIONING Strap Replacing Seat PositioningStrap Figure Replacing Seat Upholstery FigureC T R O N I C S Mkiv Joystick MountingTube Adjustment LockRepositioning Mkiv Joystick Preparing Mkiv Joystick for USE FigureRWD Wheelchairs Figure Replacing Battery BOX Retaining StrapRetaining Strap T a I N I N G R a PDust Cover Locknut Nylon Washer Caster Headtube Fork Adjusting Forks FigureS T E R S Remove the dust cover from the caster headtubeT T E R I E S BatteriesDirect Mount Method Connecting Battery CablesDual U1 or Dual Group 22 Battery Boxes Battery CableBattery Positive + Battery Terminal/PostBattery Orange Battery Terminal Cap + BatteryBattery Clamp Battery Cable T E R I E S RED Battery Clamp Cover Positive + BatteryUnfolding/Folding Integrated Sling Seats Figure Transporting ExcelE E L C H a I R S Seat RailsFWD Wheelchairs AdjustingLocknut Insert the rear socket bolt through the wheelchair Securely tighten with the locknut Push PinsSupport in this procedure of the manual Flip UpMounting REMOVING/INSTALLING Captains Seat FigureLimit Switch Armrest Captains Joystick SeatREMOVING/INSTALLING Shrouds Figure Installing Side Shrouds and Fillers When to Charge Batteries FigureA I R S Battery Discharge Indicator BDIDescription and Use of Battery Chargers Charging Batteries FigureCleaning Battery Terminals Battery Charger Three Pronged Plug Front View From BatteryCharger Port Joystick Battery Boxes Recommended Battery TypesUnfolding Battery Tray for Use Figure INSTALLING/REMOVING Battery Boxes FigureBattery Tray Folding Battery Tray for Transport FigureOutside of Wheelchair Front of Wheelchair ENGAGING/DISENGAGING Clutches Figures 15A I R Transporting Power 9000 FigureUnfolding/Folding the Wheelchair RWD Wheelchairs H a I R S Battery Charger Connector on Side of Wheelchair From BatteryENGAGING/DISENGAGING Battery Tray FigureClutches Figures 6 Wheels Using Wheel Locks FigureTab Towards rearTighten the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame Mended psi on the side wall of tireHandle Rubber Tip If Equipped ExtensionMotor Set Screw Page T E S Warranty Limited WarrantyRev D 1 5/00
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